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Harry Potter’s wizarding world resembles Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany, scientist claims


Harry Potter’s wizarding world resembles Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany, scientist claims

A German scientist claims that the Harry Potter books and films bear a disturbing resemblance to the Third Reich. Jannina Schäffer argued that the political and legal systems of the wizarding world were eerily similar to those under Adolf Hitler, even before the evil Lord Voldemort seized power. Her mammoth 549-page work has sparked debate […]

Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix top the NFL rookies to watch in 2024


Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix top the NFL rookies to watch in 2024

Three rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round will start on Opening Day: Caleb Williams of Chicago, Jayden Daniels of Washington and Bo Nix of Denver. If this sounds familiar, it is. That’s what happened to three of the first four picks last year — Bryce Young of Carolina, CJ Stroud of Houston and Anthony […]

US Open: Iva Jovic, 16-year-old American, beats Linette


US Open: Iva Jovic, 16-year-old American, beats Linette

NEW YORK (AP) — Iva Jovic, a 16-year-old from California, is the youngest American to win a women’s main draw match at the US Open since 2000, elimination of the semi-finalist of the Australian Open 2023 Magda Linette from Poland on Monday 6:4, 6:3. “Surprised, but not surprised,” said Jovic about the result against a […]

Harry Potter fans discover filming errors in the Chamber of Secrets


Harry Potter fans discover filming errors in the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter fans have discovered a significant production error in “The Chamber of Secrets.” In the second part of the wizard series, fans discovered a mistake that crept into the final version. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the scene where Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter are given a dueling task by Professor Snape. […]

What I would have liked to have known before visiting Harry Potter World


What I would have liked to have known before visiting Harry Potter World

A Harry Potter enthusiast has revealed five things she wished she had known before visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando. The theme park, which attracts millions of visitors each year, is popular with Disney, Marvel and Harry Potter fans around the world. For those fascinated by the world of witchcraft […]

I was banned from reading Harry Potter – then I did and loved it | Daily Record


I was banned from reading Harry Potter – then I did and loved it | Daily Record

A woman claims her life changed when she finally read Harry Potter, a book series that was strictly banned in her church. Cassie Brooks, who grew up in a strict Christian church in Memphis, Tennessee, admitted that the Harry Potter books and other pop culture phenomena were strongly discouraged. Cassie, now 41 and living in […]

Podcast: Luka, Dirk and Nash go to Goran’s game and a mailbag!


Podcast: Luka, Dirk and Nash go to Goran’s game and a mailbag!

With August slowly dragging on, Josh and I did another podcast episode centered around a mailbag. However, there was some news we needed to discuss before taking questions! First, we talked about Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki, and Steve Nash being part of Goran Dragic’s farewell charity game. Then, we talked about Marc Stein’s report that […]

Six teams from the Presidents Cup qualify automatically, half of the teams still have to be selected


Six teams from the Presidents Cup qualify automatically, half of the teams still have to be selected

CASTLE ROCK, Colorado (AP) — Adam Scott is playing in the Presidents Cup for the 11th consecutive year, more than any other player on the international team. That was no big surprise. The same applied to the six players of the American team. The BMW Championship was the final tournament for six automatic qualifiers from […]

A’s vs. Brewers game thread


A’s vs. Brewers game thread

Good morning, A’s fans! After losing their first two games to the Brewers, the Athletics have their backs against the wall and hope to avoid the sweep. They will finish their home stretch today and it would be great to head into the road trip with a win over the NL Central-leading Brewers under their […]